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Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center. On Tuesday, all eight Biloxi casinos came together to donate $85,000 in cash and kind to the Mercy Cross Homeless Center in Biloxi. Story continues below. The Beau Rivage, Golden Nugget, Treasure Bay, Hard Rock, Harrah’s,...
Officers seek man convicted in $90k car auction scheme
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies in DeSoto County are on the lookout for a man convicted of stealing thousands from people in a car auction scheme. Leandre Barner was indicted in 2022 for false pretense after an Olive Branch man said he paid for two cars he never received. A DeSoto Country judge issued […]
Lincoln Riley voices support for Mike Leach's HOF candidacy during Big Ten Media Days
Lincoln Riley has entered the fray of voices calling for action related to the Hall of Fame candidacy of the late Mike Leach. A longtime head coach and an innovator renowned for his air raid offense, Leach tragically passed away in 2022 while serving as the head coach at Mississippi State. While most coaches and fans of the sport recognize Leach is an iconic figure worthy of enshrinement, his career winning percentage checks in just shy of the .600 mark needed for eligibility to be added to the College Football HOF.
Mississippi man identified as gunshot victim found in car that crashed into back of Georgia house
A Mississippi man died after police found him inside a car that crashed into the back of a house in Georgia this weekend. WSB-TV in Atlanta reports that Shontae Pratt, 36, of Houston, Mississippi, was identified as the man inside a car that crashed into a Hall County house by Oakwood, Georgia, police.
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner The Panola County Branch of the NAACP will hold its 50th anniversary banquet on Saturday, July 28, at the Booth Event Center in Batesville. The program will begin at 6 p.m. and feature guest speaker Jermal C. Clark, a Hinds County Election Commissioner and […] The post Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner appeared first on The Panolian.
After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy
NATCHEZ — Two members of the city’s Board of Aldermen said they were caught off guard by a motion to appoint a new planning commission member at its meeting on Tuesday evening. Ward 4 Alderwoman Felicia Bridgewater-Irving said the issue should have been an agenda item rather than a seemingly impromptu motion by Ward 1 […] The post After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
JSU receives grant to preserve historic hospital
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Zachary T. Hubert Health Center at Jackson State University received a $198,564 grant from the National Park Service to preserve the building. The money will go towards a new roof and a new HVAC System. Jackson State University’s Community Engagement Director, Heather Denne, believes the money will not only preserve the building itself, but the history behind it.
‘That’s just sad’ Jackson residents alarmed by the number of shootings happening at gas stations
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Nearly a dozen people were shot this past weekend in the Capital City, and three people were killed. More than half of those victims were shot at a place many of you often visit, a gas station. Some residents said this is becoming an alarming trend...
Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday
NATCHEZ — The Truth Lounge owners have filed an application for a preliminary injunction against the City of Natchez in Sixth District Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake will hear the application at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Adams County Courthouse. The Truth Lounge has been closed since April 25, when the city’s […] The post Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
History suggests Ole Miss will be able to fill the void left by Quinshon Judkins
Quinshon Judkins had 2,725 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns the past two years for Ole Miss. He left the Rebels to join Ohio State this offseason. “He’s one of the best players in all of college football,” Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin said. If any coach can...
Get ready for hunting season: Jackson metro to have two outdoor shows this weekend
If you're into the outdoors, you have a big weekend ahead. Not one, but two outdoor shows are scheduled to take place in the metro area this weekend and will feature the latest in hunting, fishing and agriculture equipment. Each has more than 100 vendors and lots of things to choose from to...
‘Christmas in July’ event in Laurel Thursday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The United Way of the Pine Belt Region is hosting its “Christmas in July” event in Laurel Thursday. “We are excited to share about the mission of the United Way,” said Betsy Ivey, UWPBR executive director. The group is partnering with Community Bank...
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